Utilise your Mechanic skills in a modern workshop with opportunity for career progression
Live and work on the beautiful Central Coast of NSW
Permanent Full Time position + RDO
Central Coast Council is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a healthy and safe work environment. We are committed to diversity in our community and our workforce and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people, people with a disability and people from diverse backgrounds to apply to be part of our inclusive team.
Ideally located on the northern fringe of Sydney and just an hour's drive from Newcastle, the Central Coast offers one of the best places in Australia to live and work http://www.thisisthecentralcoast.com.au/about.
Today the Central Coast is one of the fastest growing regions in NSW, with the third largest Local Government Area (LGA) in NSW and the 6th Largest LGA in Australia.
This is a great opportunity for a fully qualified Mechanic (Heavy) to secure employment on the beautiful Central Coast. The role of Mechanic (Heavy) is responsible for the repair, service, comply and maintenance of the Central Coast Council’s Plant & Fleet Units.
This role gives you the opportunity to work in a modern workshop with varied Fleet and equipment with the additional benefit of access to opportunities to progress throughout Plant & Fleet.
Key activities of this role include:
Apply the correct maintenance and repair procedures to Fleet vehicles and equipment (including aquatic, small plant, SES, RFS);
Perform registration checks on CCC plant and vehicles within required timeframes and ensure all vehicles comply with legislative standards;
Ensure Fleet vehicles and equipment continually meet RMS and SafeWork regulations. This involves regular inspections and registration checks in the field to determine plant condition and report on necessary action required to maintain plant as fit for purpose;
Essential Criteria:
Certificate III qualification in Automotive Mobile Plant Technology, Mobile Plant Technology or related field, combined with ongoing professional development;
Current NSW Fair Trading Tradesperson Certificate;
RMS Vehicle Examiners Certificate – Heavy Vehicle OR willingness to obtain;
Current Construction General Induction Card;
Forklift Licence or willingness to obtain;
Current Class C Driver’s Licence;
Current Class MR License or willingness to obtain within a specified period;
Demonstrated recent experience in the repair of late model Fleet vehicles and equipment;
Demonstrated experience in the supervision and guidance of apprentices;
Demonstrated knowledge of and recent experience in the use of electronic vehicle asset management systems (Hansen8 or similar), email and other internet applications;
Demonstrated knowledge of parts and material acquisitions and administration systems for their procurement;
Sound knowledge and understanding of industry standards, legislative requirements, principles and trends;
Demonstrated ability and experience in communicating effectively and exchanging of information both verbally and in writing with staff and other work teams;
Ability to complete work and deliver according to developed schedules and key business priorities with minimal supervision.
Desirable Criteria:
Current Class HR Licence;
Dogging (DG) Certificate;
Certificate III qualification in Automotive Mechanical Technology, Mobile Plant Technology or Heavy Commercial Mechanical Technology or related field;
Heavy Vehicle Authorised Examiner - Unrestricted Certificate.
Applicants will be required to undertake a course of vaccinations against Hepatitis A and B and Tetanus or demonstrate their immunity.
This role provides a salary range of between $1,068.18 to $1,282.12 per week ($55,694 to $66,849 per annum) + $16.20 weekly Allowance + superannuation.
Enquiries: Clint McManus, Section Manager Plant Maintenance- Plant and Fleet on ph: 02 4304 4321 or 0401 711 939.
Closing Date: Applications close at Midnight on Tuesday, 30 July 2019.
